Vector Corrosion Technologies is pleased to announce that it is expanding the use of its contractor-friendly One-and-Done™ single wire connection for the attachment of Galvashield^® embedded galvanic anodes to reinforcing steel in concrete repairs and new construction.

Galvashield XP is the original galvanic anode for concrete and has been protecting structures around the world for over 20 years. One of the novel features of the Galvashield XP anode was its twin steel tie wires to make quick and secure connection to reinforcing steel without the need for welding.

Vector first introduced the single wire One-and-Done connection technique in 2015 with the launch of Galvashield XP Compact for the building and parking market.

The three primary features of the Galvashield One-and-Done connection are:

1. Fast installation – Galvashield anodes are installed up to 2 times faster than the original two-wire method. This means significantly less labor costs and more efficiency for the contractor’s schedule.
2. Simple – No special tools are required.
3. Lower cost - The new anode design allows more anodes per package reducing shipping cost and reduced packaging waste for disposal. 

Watch the One-and-Done anode connection in action versus the traditional two wire connection on YouTube or below.

In 2018, Vector will begin to supply Galvashield XPT with the One-and-Done connection and more products will be available in the future.

At Vector Corrosion Technologies, saving structures is what we do. With the largest range of cathodic protection technologies and services to control concrete corrosion, Vector offers innovative solutions for most every budget and service life objective. For more information, contact us.